Monday, June 3, 2019

Mandarino Minutes for 6-3-19

Dear Parents/Guardians,



Last Monday of the Year-
Wow!!!  What a fast and great year it has been at UMS!  We appreciate your parental support and wish you all a great summer!  What place is better than St. Joseph, MI in the summer?



Exam Schedule Once Again-

Tuesday, June 4th-  5th hour exam - This is a full day of school.
Wednesday, June 5th- 1st & 2nd hour exams (11:04 AM Dismissal)
Thursday, June 6th- 3rd & 4th hour exams (11:04 AM Dismissal)
Friday, June 7th- 6th hour exam & laptop turn-in (11:04 AM Dismissal)



Laptop Turn In-
Friday, June 7th will be laptop turn in.  We need students to return their laptops with the power cord in their computer bag to their 6th hour teacher.  




8th grade Farewell-
We had a beautiful evening Friday night to celebrate our 8th graders!  The students seemed to really enjoy themselves at their dance.  We appreciate all the hard work that our parents put into the evening!  Here are the Rich Maxam outstanding students:
Emma Allers
Grace LaFayette

Lincoln White

Cooper Trumbley

Principal's Award Winners:
 J'Niya White, Mr. M, Adam Walsworth




7th graders only (Going into 8th grade) Washington DC Trip Letter from Mr. Catania-

Good Morning Parents,

The June 6th deadline for early registration and the $100 discount for the 2020 Washington D.C. trip is rapidly approaching. I just wanted to give everyone an opportunity to register your son/daughter or even yourself for this amazing experience. 

I have attached a flier with details on how to register as well as a list of all the current registered participants. 

I hope to see your child's name on the list.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,



Jason Catania





Return Library Books-
Please remind your daughter/son to return their library books tomorrow or Wednesday.  Thanks!



No Hard Copy of the Report Card-
Just a reminder that 6th-12th grades we do not send home a hard copy of the report card.  The grades can be checked for their official end of the year grades on Wednesday, June 12th on PowerSchool.


Bears for a Cause-
Hi, everyone! Make sure you read this if you want an opportunity to brighten up some kids days. On May 9th one of the strongest people I knew lost her fight. Ariella Stein was a competitive dancer with a great spirit. 2 years ago she was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma cancer. In case you do not know Ewings Sarcoma is a very aggressive bone cancer found in children. During her treatment, she started an organization called Ari’s Bears. This organization gave new bears to children fighting battles in hospitals because she thought it would make them feel better.

I want to help keep her organization going.  I need your help!

1. There will be a bear box set up in the main office until the last day of school where you can bring NEW bears (with tags on it).
2. I can come and pick up new bears from your house.
3. You can drop off new bears to Fusion Center for Dance until June 14th in the collection basket there.  Ariella had a goal of getting to give at least 10,000 children bears. I know we can
reach her goal if everyone helps out!


XXOO,

Grace Larsen

If you want to donate after June 14th please email Shannon Larsen at sklarsen331@gmail.com 


Quote of the week-





Have a great week,
Mr. Mandarino

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